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Windlegrey is proud to be a registered breeder of Weimaraner’s a silver-grey breed of dog developed originally both for tracking large game, such as bears, and as a pointing breed.

Katy

My name is Katy I am the eldest some of my children have gone on to be show dogs and field dogs, agility dogs. my mum and dad are so proud of them all.

Molly

My name is Molly, I was a show dog but am now retired and live the life of luxury. I still like to show of if you want to watch. I have won lots of 1st prizes and rosettes at both open shows and Championship shows across the UK

Sally

My name is Sally and I am a show dog. I have been to both open shows and Championship shows and won lots of rosettes. I love going out with my mum in the van (also cuddling up on the settee )

Magic

I am just starting out my show career and have already started getting my rosette collection. I have been to open shows and championship shows with lots of dogs in and my mum said I WAS AMAZING . I am also working in a obedience class and am working my way up to joining the display team

My name is Magic because that’s what I am!

The Weimaraner is an elegant, noble, and athletic dog in appearance. All parts of the dog should be in balance with each other, creating a form that is pleasing to the eye. It must be capable of working in the field, regardless of whether it is from show stock or hunting stock, and faults that will interfere with working ability are heavily penalized and should not be breed from.

The nails, which may be amber or gray, are kept short. In some cases, tails are docked (for working dogs only) and dewclaws are removed, the tail usually docked at birth to a third of its natural length. However, docking is now banned in the United Kingdom except for working dogs.

The Weimaraner has a short, smooth gray coat and its unusual eyes give it a regal appearance different from any other breed. The eyes may be light amber, gray, or blue-gray. The coat can range from mouse-grey, greyish beige or tan to silver-grey. The nose should be a greyish tan. Where the fur is thin or non-existent, inside the ears or on the lips, for example, the skin should be a pinkish “flesh” tone rather than white or black.

The Weimaraners coat is extremely low maintenance; it is short, hard, and smooth to the touch.

Typically, the male Weimaraner stands between 25 and 27 inches (63-68 cm) at the withers. Females are generally smaller and are between 23 and 25 inches (58-63 cm). The breed is not heavy for its height, and weighs upwards of 70 pounds (32 kg).

The Weimaraner is a deep-chested dog, which makes them a breed which is high on the list of dogs affected by bloat (gastric torsion). Weimaraner owners might never see this problem in their dogs but should be familiar with the ailment. Hip dysplasia is a major concern among Weimaraners, as with most large breeds of dog. It is generally recommended to acquire Weimaraners only from breeders who have their dog”s hips tested using OFA or PennHIP methods. And are recorded with the Kennel Club

Weimaraners are fast and powerful dogs, but are also suitable home animals given appropriate training. From adolescence, a Weimaraner requires extensive exercise in keeping with an energetic hunting dog. No walk is too far, and they will appreciate games and play in addition. An active owner is more likely to provide the vigorous exercising, games, or running that this breed needs. Weimaraners are high-strung and easily excitable, requiring appropriate training to learn how to calm them and to help them learn to control their behavior. Owners need patience, as this breed is particularly rambunctious during the first year and a half of its life. Like many breeds, untrained and unconfined young dogs often create their own diversions when left alone, such as chewing house quarters and furniture. It should never be forgotten that the Weimaraner is a hunting dog and therefore has a strong, instinctive prey drive. Few Weimaraners will tolerate cats, and many will chase and frequently kill almost any small animal that enters their garden or backyard. In rural areas, most Weimaraners will not hesitate to chase deer or sheep. However, with good training, these instincts can be curtailed to some degree.

Professional training is beneficial, particularly for less-experienced owners. This includes behaviors towards other family pets. Depending upon training they can be quite aggressive towards other dogs, but they are a loyal, playful and affectionate pet and an alert and friendly member of the family. Visitors are likely to be licked rather than warned away, but the Weimaraner does not miss a trick and is always aware of its surroundings. Prospective owners should note that the Weimaraner is usually boisterous, sometimes hyperactive. If you train them at an early age with young children then they will get used to them. The same goes with other pets. Furthermore, the breed will continually try to push the boundaries set by its owner. If it can get away with something, it will!

This is also a breed with tremendous personality

If you are familiar with the breed you will acknowledge a common behavioral disorder.

The common behavior disorder is the propensity of many Weimaraners to suffer from severe separation anxiety. Manifestations of this behavior disorder include panicked efforts to rejoin the owner when separation occurs, excessive drooling, destructive behaviors, and associated injuries such as broken teeth or cut lips.. However, the breed is generally refractory to such treatment and behavior modification training efforts.

Early and extensive socialization of young dogs can prevent this.

Today”s breed standards developed in the 1800s, although the Weimaraner has existed since at least the 1600s in a similar form. It is believed that Continental pointing breeds and mastiffs were its ancestors. The breed was created strictly for the nobility. The aim was to create a noble-looking, reliable gundog. As ownership was restricted, the breed was highly prized and lived with the family. This was unusual, as during this period, hunting dogs were kept in kennels in packs. This has resulted in a dog that needs to be near humans and that quickly deteriorates when kenneled. Interestingly enough, when the dog was still used for hunting, its instinctual hunting method is to attack the prey”s genitals to bring it down.

Originally, Germany was possessive of its skilled all-purpose gundog, but released a pair in the 1950s to America where the breed quickly became popular. Although slower than many other gundogs, such as Pointers, the Weimaraner is thorough and this made it a welcome addition to the sportsman”s household. Furthermore, its happy, lively temperament endeared it to families, although it is perhaps too lively for families with young children. Unfortunately, with the rise in popularity, some careless matches were made and some inferior specimens were produced. Since then, both in Britain and America (where the breed remains popular) breeders have taken care to breed for quality and purpose